Mike Reed plays "California Dreamin' " on his Hammond Organ
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- Опубліковано 28 сер 2024
- "California Dreamin'", Well, why not? Can't go anywhere right now, so dreamin' is so cool. This is a song written by John Phillips and Michelle Phillips of The Mamas & the Papas, who sang the original version, released as a single in 1965. The song became a signpost of the California Myth and the arrival of the counter-culture era. What great harmonies and rhythmic cadences..... also modal in nature, with much minor-major play throughout with a super presence of another time.....when music was still very good and pure in form and harmonic structure. "Life is Good", when you "do what you love, and love what you do"..... "Hammondized" for a Thursday evening after dark. Please stay safe at home, baby. 1/21/2021 🎹😎🎹
Dam I miss this guy... R.I.P. Mike R.
The BEST Hammond player EVER
I have watched this so many times and never gets old! Brings back memories of sounds of the 60's! Good playing Mike!
Lol love the doors version near the end :)
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One of my longtime favorites! I have spent a lot of time in CA since 1984 😎 my heart is there...a very special place for me!
Brilliant. Love your clasic old style. 👍
This is so good! I can't get too much of Mike Reed at the organ.
Another piece of class, style and skill. A journey through presets and command of your hammond would be very appreciated.
This gave me late 60s early 70s film soundtrack vibes. Like Dirty Harry patrolling the San Francisco streets late a night...the flashing lights of the Tenderloin...almost had an acid trip feel to it....very cool. Not at all happy go lucky like the Mamas and the Papas....it was groovy...dark and brooding....beaded entryway to a black light sit in....neat.
Headphones on catching up on my tube organ subscriptions, what a musical feast you provide Mike! Great to have you visiting me on a cold windy dreich evening.
Nice to hear the pedals stronger Mike. Great as always 🥰
A great song. Many have covered it. I still enjoy singing it. Each person relates in their own way to the era. As a song, I like the words.
A very nice and relaxing piece. 🍁🍂I can picture the Mama’s and the Papa’s ,but really like your version, Mike. ☀️♥️🎼🎶♥️Chris in Portland🥀.
Amazing
Oh yeah!
Great work beginning to end!
all time fave - this sounds so cool!
A masterpiece!
Hi Mike, California dreaming is excellent , but Beautiful Ohio would be great too... if you get my drift. Thanks for the music.
Fun🎶🎶🎶
Super!
Reminds me of "You're the Only Woman" by Ambrosia.
A joy to listen to you play.
And make that a cut… hot off the press… Thanks for sharing some Mamas n Papas today.
BRAVO!
Mike: Wasn't Mama Cass Elliot also lending her vocals to the Mama's and the Papa's recording? She was part of the group for many other releases. Your arrangement has its own special sound, which makes it even better.
Mama Cass was always right there, and after she passed, Spanky, of Spanky and our Gang took over that position, with a very strong and powerful voice.
Didn’t know about Spanky after Mama Cass passed. Very interesting 🧐. I can remember the shock when she died. Loved her voice. My favorite recording of hers is “ Dream a Little Dream of Me”. 🥀Beautiful song. ♥️🎼🎶♥️Chris.
Thanks!
What kind of speakers does this new Hammond use?steve in arlington tx
I have this idea for a concept pool hall nightclub, the jukebox only has tunes featuring Hammond organ played by the likes of Jimmy Smith and McGriff and McDuff et al, and you as well!
Just finished work & loving the Hammond sound, nice one Mike. Just wondering if you're resident in the UK, and in lock down.... Any chance of La Bamba I wonder, my uncle Harry once played it for me on his collection of Hammond organs back in the early 70s, thanks..
I am in the great State of Ohio
@@mikereed3444 ok mike, i had the pleasure of visiting Dayton Ohio for a week,for the Hamfest and a visit to the Aircraft Museum ,back in 1991,got it all on video ,including a visit to friends in Greenville... Tnks for replying..Ade
Mamas & Papas version has always been the standard for this piece but I wonder if you have ever heard Queen Latifah's version, it is just beautiful....ua-cam.com/play/PLULBRvJzbB_jtMK4Yj48g7QRTxT4neqaS.html also, check out the Ventures version right after that one. 😊
Others versions. The Byrds. The Beach Boys.